Costa Rica's outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves (L) poses with Costa Rica's President-elect Laura Fernandez as she presents the members of her new Cabinet

Costa Rica's outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves (L) poses with Costa Rica's President-elect Laura Fernandez as she presents the members of her new Cabinet

Costa Rica's incoming right-wing leader Laura Fernandez on Tuesday gave her mentor, outgoing president Rodrigo Chaves, who is dogged by corruption allegations, a top position in her cabinet.

Fernandez, Chaves' political heir, appointed him minister of the presidency -- a role akin to that of chief of staff but within the cabinet.

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